Côte d’Ivoire offers jobs to youth to combat illegal gold mining
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Marius Béhira, the sub-prefect of Niakara in Côte d’Ivoire, announced job opportunities for local youth to combat illegal gold mining.
He shared these plans during a tour of 15 villages to raise awareness about the dangers of clandestine mining activities. The government plans to launch high-intensity labor projects to restore land damaged by illegal mining. These projects aim to provide income and employment for young people in the most affected areas while repairing the environment.
Béhira also announced a training project to help these youths gain the skills needed to work for legal mining companies in the region. The sub-prefect stated that these professional opportunities depend on the total and permanent end of illegal mining. He urged residents of villages like Pétionara and Sérigbokaha to report anyone involved in clandestine mining to ensure the projects can proceed.
